1 day ago
Ecublens, SwitzerlandIntern
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of emerging Wi-Fi standards, including potential work related to Wi-Fi 8 and Wi-Fi 9.
- Develop and optimize open-source wireless drivers and kernel-space components.
- Improve and harden hostap implementations for carrier-grade stability.
- Collect and analyze performance data to guide architectural improvements.
- Use AI-based development tools to accelerate design, prototyping, and testing.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong academic record.
- Proven proficiency in C/C++.
- Foundational knowledge of computer networking.
- Preferred experience with Linux kernel development or driver architecture.
- Preferred familiarity with 802.11 standards and Wi-Fi functionality.
- Preferred experience with network protocol analysis tools such as Wireshark.
- Preferred experience with version control systems such as Git and Gerrit.
Benefits
- Six-month internship starting around February 2027.
- Mentorship from industry experts in networking.
- Opportunity to gain experience with globally scaled wireless technology and next-generation Access Point platforms.
About Cisco
Cisco designs and sells networking, security, and collaboration platforms for enterprises, service providers, and governments, spanning routers and switches, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, zero‑trust, observability, and cloud-managed IT (Meraki) plus Webex. Its business model mixes hardware, software subscriptions, and support/consulting services. Founded in 1984 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Cisco is a public company traded on Nasdaq and serves customers across data centers, campuses, and service provider networks.